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Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
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Practicing Austerity and the Eight Precepts
observing the eight precepts, and meditating. Those who wish to practice must stay at a temple. Accommodations can depend on the geographical conditions where the temples are located and their ability
การปฏิบัติอ austerity จึงเป็นทางเลือกสำหรับผู้ที่ต้องการสร้างนิสัยแห่งความระมัดระวัง โดยการใช้ชีวิตตามแบบอย่างพระสงฆ์และการแยกแยะด้านความต้องการและความอยาก พระพุทธเจ้าได้มอบกฎใช้อาศัยในภูมิประเทศต่างก
Understanding the Role of Monks and Media Representation
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Understanding the Role of Monks and Media Representation
they should keep in mind that the Sangha Council has jurisdiction over a monk’s case. When a final judgment is made, people should not criticize or comment on it. If people do, in Buddhism it is consi
This text discusses the challenges faced by monks in Thailand due to negative media portrayals. It emphasizes the importance of differentiating between individual misconduct and the overall contributi
Thai Temples in Japan
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Thai Temples in Japan
Osaka Wat Bhavana Osaka DIMC of Osaka 4-6-27 Ohmiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka, 535-0002, Japan Tel. +(81)-66-956-1400 Fax. +(81)-66-956-1401 Website : www.dimcip.org/osaka E-mail : [email protected] Nagan
This text provides information about two Thai temples located in Japan: Wat Bhavana in Osaka and Wat Thai in Nagano. Wat Bhavana Osaka is located at 4-6-27 Ohmiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka, and can be contacte
Wat Buddha Locations in Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK
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Wat Buddha Locations in Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK
瑞典 Wat Buddha Gothenburg Ostra Aroldgatan 17B.42443 Emsing Backa. Sweden. Tel. + (46) -031-585799, + (46) -037-562722 Website : www.dhammadaya.se E-mail : [email protected] 瑞士 Wat Buddha
Discover various Wat Buddha temples located in Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. Each temple offers unique cultural experiences and is a place for meditation and community gatherings. The Wat Buddha Go
Exploring Spiritual Imagery and Meditation
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Exploring Spiritual Imagery and Meditation
1. (Images of Buddha, meditation, natural scenes, and traditional textiles) 2. (Images of women interacting, people at a temple, and group discussions) 3. (Black and white images of planets or moons,
This content presents a compilation of images symbolizing spirituality and meditation, encompassing depictions of the Buddha, natural settings, and traditional textiles. It features women engaging in
The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
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The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
are also certain exceptions to this. For example, Buddhist scriptures that are chanted daily are always copied on sa-paper manuscript for the convenience of page turning and reading. Secular literatur
Sa-paper, made by local artisans, serves as a practical alternative for copying both Buddhist and secular texts in Sipsong Panna. Although less symbolic than palm leaves, sa-paper's ease of use and du
Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
There are three forms of sa-paper manuscripts in the Sipsong Panna region. The first is the most common "ordinary wide-breadth manuscript", with a length of about 18cm, a height of about 25cm and the
In the Sipsong Panna region, there are three main forms of sa-paper manuscripts. The first, the ordinary wide-breadth manuscript, measures about 18cm x 25cm and has 14 to 20 lines per page. The second
Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
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Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
Volume 98 Khuddaka-nikāya (小阿含经) and Volume 99 Majjhima-nikāya (中阿含经) are all in 5-line to 6-line format manuscripts; Volume 100 Digha-nikāya (长阿含经) is in 4-line to 5-line-format. The jäṭaka Wexiandal
Volume 98 Khuddaka-nikāya and Volume 99 Majjhima-nikāya are primarily in 5-6 line formats, while Volume 100 Digha-nikāya is formatted with 4-5 lines per page. The jäṭaka Wexiandala represents a key Bu
Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
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Historical Development and Techniques of Dhammakaya Meditation
**Historical Development to present** Phramongkolthepmuni devoted his time from 1916-1959 to teaching Dhammakaya meditation. He ran a meditation workshop from 1935-1959 which was reserved for gifted
Phramongkolthepmuni dedicated his life to Dhammakaya meditation from 1916-1959, emphasizing team meditation. Since then, his disciples at various temples including Wat Phra Dhammakaya have continued t
The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
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The Journey of Sodh: From Education to Entrepreneurship
Sodh helped his parents with their work until he was nine when he began his formal education with his uncle, a monk at Songpinong Temple. In those days, before the establishment of state schools, monk
Sodh grew up assisting his parents and began formal education with his monk uncle. After his father's death, he took over the family rice business, leading it to prosperity. A life-changing moment occ
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
GLOSSARY 155 Dhamma (Skt. Dharma): the truth; the natural condition of things or beings; the law of their existence; the ethical code of righteousness; the whole body of religious doctrines as a sys
This glossary outlines significant Buddhist terms. Dhamma refers to truth and the natural law of existence as taught by the Buddha. Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta is recognized as the Buddha's first teac
Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding the Tipitaka and Buddhist Concepts
Tipitaka (Skt, Tripitaka): Buddhist scripture. Tipitaka means the Three Baskets. They consist of the Basket of Discipline (Vinaya Pitaka) – rules and regulations of the Order of monks and nuns; the Ba
Tipitaka, or Tripitaka, consists of three main sections: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka, covering monks' rules, discourses on various human concerns, and psychological aspects of B
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temples in Japan and Malaysia
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temples in Japan and Malaysia
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Kanagawa 3-39-9 Kokubukita, Ebina-shi Kanagawa-Ken, 243-0406, Japan Tel: +81 46-205-6713 Fax: +81 46-205-6714 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dimcjp.org/kanagawa Wat Ph
Wat Phra Dhammakaya has several temples in Japan including Kanagawa, Gumna, Yamanashi, Saitama, and Nagoya, each providing resources for meditation and spiritual growth. In Malaysia, the Dhammakaya Me
Wat Phra Dhammakaya Locations in Europe
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya Locations in Europe
BELGIUM Wat Phra Dhammakaya Ronkenburgstraat Ronkenburg straat 25, B-9340 Lede Aalst, Belgium Tel: + (32) 5 33 94 909 + (32) 4 88 56 99 03 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dhammakaya.be DENM
Wat Phra Dhammakaya is a prominent Buddhist temple with various locations in Europe, including Belgium, Denmark, and France. In Belgium, you can visit Wat Phra Dhammakaya at Ronkenburgstraat 25, Lede.
Provision of Facilities for Meditation at Dhammakaya Foundation
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Provision of Facilities for Meditation at Dhammakaya Foundation
ROVISION OF FACILITIES W t h e steady increase of interested public coming to study meditation and culture for the raising of the quality of the mind, the Dhammakaya Foundation has led the way in the
The Dhammakaya Foundation has developed purpose-built facilities to enhance the practice of meditation, accommodating a large number of meditators and fostering a serene environment. With a covered ca
Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
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Interfaith Cooperation for Lasting Peace
C O-OPERATION Interfaith Activities The world of religion today is like a flower garden made beautiful by the diversity of colour and scent. In an age when the life of those in society is becoming in
The Dhammakaya Foundation has actively participated in interfaith dialogues and forums, promoting cooperation between different religions. These engagements aim to create a united approach to spiritua
Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
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Understanding Nibbana and Key Buddhist Concepts
Nibbana (Skt. Nirvana): the state of ultimate happiness, the happy condition of enlightenment, the highest spiritual attainment. This is not the sense-based happiness of the everyday livid; nor is it
Nibbana, or Nirvana, represents the ultimate happiness in Buddhism, transcending ordinary joy and marking the end of the rebirth cycle. It's a state of perfect enlightenment that goes beyond language,
Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
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Khun Yai: The Builder of the Dhammakaya Temple
AN AMAZING WOMAN With two bare hands and a mere savings of 3,200 Baht (equivalent to US$160 at that time), Khun Yai managed to build the Dhammakaya Temple of Thailand, the biggest Buddhist temple in
Khun Yai, with just 3,200 Baht, constructed the Dhammakaya Temple, the world's largest Buddhist temple, embodying extraordinary mental powers and wisdom. Despite her lack of formal education, she insp
History of Khun Yai and the Drammayakha Tradition
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History of Khun Yai and the Drammayakha Tradition
The Great Master Pham- mongkhapa, Abbot of Nait Puklen, founder of the Drammayakha Tradiiton. Khun Yai's Tongkha Sunydangar, for first mediation teacher who was a student of the Great Master. Khun Y
Khun Yai, ordained as a Buddhist nun, became notable for her role in the Drammayakha Tradition, influenced by the Great Master Phammongkhapa. She studied under renowned teachers and contributed to the
The Importance of Merit and Time
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The Importance of Merit and Time
22. WE ARE PUPPETS I reflect on death, realizing that time waits for no one. That's why I made 'Kathina" offerings, re robe offerings to monks, while I still could. Any day could be my last. I don't k
This text reflects on the significance of making merit and the inevitable passage of time. It emphasizes that life is fleeting and encourages readers to perform good deeds while they can, as merit is